Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bricks in the Crosswalk
By Devry Becker Jones, February 6, 2021
1. Bricks in the Crosswalk Marker
Main Street was once paved in brick during the early twentieth century. During the street's reconstruction from 1991 to 1993, the old paving bricks found under the asphalt were removed to make way for the installation of underground utilities. The bricks were set aside and later installed in crosswalks and driveways — a lasting link with the town's past.Erected by Town of Smithfield, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 36° 58.926′ N, 76° 37.877′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia, in Isle of Wight County. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 258) just west of South Church Street (Virginia Route 10), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Main Street, Smithfield VA 23430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ivy Hill Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Law & Politics in 18th Century Isle of Wight (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Isle of Wight Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);
By Devry Becker Jones, February 6, 2021
2. Ivy Hill Cemetery and Bricks in the Crosswalk markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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